Development of Machine Learning Algorithms for Prediction of Sustained Postoperative Opioid Prescriptions After Total Hip Arthroplasty

Background Postoperative recovery after total hip arthroplasty (THA) can lead to the development of prolonged opioid use but there are few tools for predicting this adverse outcome. The purpose of this study is to develop machine learning algorithms for preoperative prediction of prolonged opioid prescriptions after THA. Methods A retrospective review of electronic health records was conducted at 2 academic medical centers and 3 community...